Questions about my leopard gecko

Secaries

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So, I was wondering what kind of morph she is? I also have a biting issue with her. The first two times were kind of my fault, but the third time was a little surprising. The first time it happened, she had just gotten a mealworm, but I had dropped an oat in by accident (from the mealworm tub), and she had it in her mouth. I tried to get it away from her so she wouldn't eat it, but I guess she misunderstood and she bit me (but I got the oat out xD). The second time, i tried giving her a mealworm from my hand, but she missed and hit my finger. The third time, I had my hand near her, trying to get her used to me, and she just lunged and bit my finger again. I was wondering how difficult it would be to try to tame her once she is older, since I think part of it may just be the baby moodiness. Would it be best to keep trying at it even though she is biting, or should I hold off till she calms down a bit from age?
 

acpart

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Welcome to GF!
She looks like she will be a hypo if she loses all but 10 or fewer spots from her body, or a super hypo if she loses all her body spots. She also may end up with a tangerine coloring but I can't see that yet. Some babies are notorious for biting and some of them get the idea that fingers are just really big yummy worms. If you've gotten her really recently, leave her along for at least a few days to adjust. Then try scooping her up gently from underneath and make a little cave with your hand for her to sit in.

I'm moving your thread to the proper sub-forum. Please try to post in the correct sub forum in the future to cut down on the moderators' workload and to better insure that you get the responses you're looking for.

Aliza
 

indyana

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As for waiting, I think you'll have a much easier time being bitten by a baby... wait for her to grow up, and you may just find yourself being bit by an adult gecko instead. :)
 

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